Young Global Leaders Program - Revision history

Geckopico: Fix all image file references across the Young Global Leaders Program page, removing the misidentified Prince of Wales photo and verifying all other image filenames

2026-06-07T10:01:50Z

Fix all image file references across the Young Global Leaders Program page, removing the misidentified Prince of Wales photo and verifying all other image filenames

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	== Background and Structure ==		== Background and Structure ==

			[[File:Klaus Schwab - World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2011.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum and architect of the Young Global Leaders programme.]]

	~~[[File:Klaus Schwab - World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2011.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum and architect of the Young Global Leaders programme.]]~~
	The [[World Economic Forum]] was founded by [[Klaus Schwab]] in 1971 as a European management forum, later rebranding as a global platform for public-private partnership. In 1993, Schwab launched the '''Global Leaders for Tomorrow''' (GLT) programme to begin cultivating a curated network of rising international figures. In 2004, this was relaunched and rebranded as the '''Young Global Leaders''' programme with a more formal structure, selection process, and curriculum.		The [[World Economic Forum]] was founded by [[Klaus Schwab]] in 1971 as a European management forum, later rebranding as a global platform for public-private partnership. In 1993, Schwab launched the '''Global Leaders for Tomorrow''' (GLT) programme to begin cultivating a curated network of rising international figures. In 2004, this was relaunched and rebranded as the '''Young Global Leaders''' programme with a more formal structure, selection process, and curriculum.

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	== Criticism and Controversy ==		== Criticism and Controversy ==

	~~[[File:The Prince of Wales 1992 (cropped).jpg\|thumb\|right\|Klaus Schwab, founder of the WEF and architect of the Young Global Leaders programme]]~~

	The most frequently cited piece of evidence for the programme's influence came from [[Klaus Schwab]] himself. In a 2017 interview at the Harvard Kennedy School, Schwab stated:		The most frequently cited piece of evidence for the programme's influence came from [[Klaus Schwab]] himself. In a 2017 interview at the Harvard Kennedy School, Schwab stated:
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	== Known Members — Technology and Business ==		== Known Members — Technology and Business ==

			[[File:Elon Musk Royal Society (crop2).jpg\|thumb\|right\|Elon Musk, technology entrepreneur and reported YGL member.]]

	~~[[File:Elon Musk Royal Society (crop2).jpg\|thumb\|right\|Elon Musk, technology entrepreneur and reported YGL member.]]~~
	* '''Jeff Bezos''' — founder of Amazon (Global Leaders for Tomorrow)		* '''Jeff Bezos''' — founder of Amazon (Global Leaders for Tomorrow)
	* '''Larry Page''' — co-founder of Google		* '''Larry Page''' — co-founder of Google
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	== Known Members — Healthcare and Science ==		== Known Members — Healthcare and Science ==

			[[File:Anthony Fauci in 2023 02 (cropped).jpg\|thumb\|right\|Anthony Fauci, former Director of NIAID and reported YGL alumnus.]]

	~~[[File:Anthony Fauci in 2023 02 (cropped).jpg\|thumb\|right\|Anthony Fauci, former Director of NIAID and reported YGL alumnus.]]~~
	* '''[[Anthony Fauci]]''' — former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)		* '''[[Anthony Fauci]]''' — former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
	* '''Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus''' — Director-General of the [[World Health Organization]]		* '''Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus''' — Director-General of the [[World Health Organization]]

Geckopico: Add photo of Anthony Fauci to the Young Global Leaders Program page

2026-06-07T09:58:35Z

Add photo of Anthony Fauci to the Young Global Leaders Program page

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	[[File:Klaus Schwab - World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2011.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum and ~~creator~~ of the Global Leaders ~~for Tomorrow~~ programme]]		[[File:Klaus Schwab - World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2011.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum and architect of the Young Global Leaders programme.]]
	The [[World Economic Forum]] was founded by [[Klaus Schwab]] in 1971 as a European management forum, later rebranding as a global platform for public-private partnership. In 1993, Schwab launched the '''Global Leaders for Tomorrow''' (GLT) programme to begin cultivating a curated network of rising international figures. In 2004, this was relaunched and rebranded as the '''Young Global Leaders''' programme with a more formal structure, selection process, and curriculum.		The [[World Economic Forum]] was founded by [[Klaus Schwab]] in 1971 as a European management forum, later rebranding as a global platform for public-private partnership. In 1993, Schwab launched the '''Global Leaders for Tomorrow''' (GLT) programme to begin cultivating a curated network of rising international figures. In 2004, this was relaunched and rebranded as the '''Young Global Leaders''' programme with a more formal structure, selection process, and curriculum.

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	== Known Members — Technology and Business ==		== Known Members — Technology and Business ==


			[[File:Elon Musk Royal Society (crop2).jpg\|thumb\|right\|Elon Musk, technology entrepreneur and reported YGL member.]]
	* '''Jeff Bezos''' — founder of Amazon (Global Leaders for Tomorrow)		* '''Jeff Bezos''' — founder of Amazon (Global Leaders for Tomorrow)
	* '''Larry Page''' — co-founder of Google		* '''Larry Page''' — co-founder of Google
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	== Known Members — Healthcare and Science ==		== Known Members — Healthcare and Science ==


			[[File:Anthony Fauci in 2023 02 (cropped).jpg\|thumb\|right\|Anthony Fauci, former Director of NIAID and reported YGL alumnus.]]
	* '''[[Anthony Fauci]]''' — former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)		* '''[[Anthony Fauci]]''' — former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
	* '''Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus''' — Director-General of the [[World Health Organization]]		* '''Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus''' — Director-General of the [[World Health Organization]]

Geckopico: Add photo of Bill Gates to the Young Global Leaders Program page

2026-06-07T09:58:34Z

Add photo of Bill Gates to the Young Global Leaders Program page

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	[[File:Klaus Schwab - World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2011.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum and ~~architect~~ of the ~~Young~~ Global Leaders programme.]]		[[File:Klaus Schwab - World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2011.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum and creator of the Global Leaders for Tomorrow programme]]
	The [[World Economic Forum]] was founded by [[Klaus Schwab]] in 1971 as a European management forum, later rebranding as a global platform for public-private partnership. In 1993, Schwab launched the '''Global Leaders for Tomorrow''' (GLT) programme to begin cultivating a curated network of rising international figures. In 2004, this was relaunched and rebranded as the '''Young Global Leaders''' programme with a more formal structure, selection process, and curriculum.		The [[World Economic Forum]] was founded by [[Klaus Schwab]] in 1971 as a European management forum, later rebranding as a global platform for public-private partnership. In 1993, Schwab launched the '''Global Leaders for Tomorrow''' (GLT) programme to begin cultivating a curated network of rising international figures. In 2004, this was relaunched and rebranded as the '''Young Global Leaders''' programme with a more formal structure, selection process, and curriculum.

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	== Known Members — Politics and Government ==		== Known Members — Politics and Government ==


	~~[[File:12-03-06-cebit-eroeffnung-angela-merkel-15.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Angela Merkel, former Chancellor of Germany and Global Leaders for Tomorrow alumna.]]~~
	The following individuals have been identified as YGL or GLT members. Some are confirmed via the WEF's own records; others appear on researcher-compiled lists. Where a distinction between GLT and YGL is known, it is noted.		The following individuals have been identified as YGL or GLT members. Some are confirmed via the WEF's own records; others appear on researcher-compiled lists. Where a distinction between GLT and YGL is known, it is noted.

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	== Known Members — Technology and Business ==		== Known Members — Technology and Business ==


	~~[[File:Elon Musk - 2014 Edison Awards.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, listed as a Young Global Leaders member.]]~~
	* '''Jeff Bezos''' — founder of Amazon (Global Leaders for Tomorrow)		* '''Jeff Bezos''' — founder of Amazon (Global Leaders for Tomorrow)
	* '''Larry Page''' — co-founder of Google		* '''Larry Page''' — co-founder of Google

Geckopico: Add photo of Angela Merkel to the Young Global Leaders Program page

2026-06-07T09:58:31Z

Add photo of Angela Merkel to the Young Global Leaders Program page

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	[[File:Klaus Schwab - World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2011.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum and architect of the Young Global Leaders ~~program~~.]]		[[File:Klaus Schwab - World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2011.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum and architect of the Young Global Leaders programme.]]
	The [[World Economic Forum]] was founded by [[Klaus Schwab]] in 1971 as a European management forum, later rebranding as a global platform for public-private partnership. In 1993, Schwab launched the '''Global Leaders for Tomorrow''' (GLT) programme to begin cultivating a curated network of rising international figures. In 2004, this was relaunched and rebranded as the '''Young Global Leaders''' programme with a more formal structure, selection process, and curriculum.		The [[World Economic Forum]] was founded by [[Klaus Schwab]] in 1971 as a European management forum, later rebranding as a global platform for public-private partnership. In 1993, Schwab launched the '''Global Leaders for Tomorrow''' (GLT) programme to begin cultivating a curated network of rising international figures. In 2004, this was relaunched and rebranded as the '''Young Global Leaders''' programme with a more formal structure, selection process, and curriculum.

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	[[File:~~New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in 2018~~.jpg\|thumb\|right\|~~Jacinda Ardern~~, former ~~Prime Minister~~ of ~~New Zealand~~ and ~~YGL~~ alumna.]]		[[File:12-03-06-cebit-eroeffnung-angela-merkel-15.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Angela Merkel, former Chancellor of Germany and Global Leaders for Tomorrow alumna.]]
	The following individuals have been identified as YGL or GLT members. Some are confirmed via the WEF's own records; others appear on researcher-compiled lists. Where a distinction between GLT and YGL is known, it is noted.		The following individuals have been identified as YGL or GLT members. Some are confirmed via the WEF's own records; others appear on researcher-compiled lists. Where a distinction between GLT and YGL is known, it is noted.

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	[[File:~~SpaceX CEO~~ Elon Musk ~~visits N&NC and AFSPC (190416-F-ZZ999~~-~~006) (cropped)~~.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, listed as a ~~YGL~~ member.]]		[[File:Elon Musk - 2014 Edison Awards.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, listed as a Young Global Leaders member.]]
	* '''Jeff Bezos''' — founder of Amazon (Global Leaders for Tomorrow)		* '''Jeff Bezos''' — founder of Amazon (Global Leaders for Tomorrow)
	* '''Larry Page''' — co-founder of Google		* '''Larry Page''' — co-founder of Google

Geckopico: Add photo of Jacinda Ardern to the Young Global Leaders Program page

2026-06-07T09:58:23Z

Add photo of Jacinda Ardern to the Young Global Leaders Program page

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	[[File:Klaus Schwab - World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2011.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum and architect of the Young Global Leaders ~~programme~~]]		[[File:Klaus Schwab - World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2011.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum and architect of the Young Global Leaders program.]]
	The [[World Economic Forum]] was founded by [[Klaus Schwab]] in 1971 as a European management forum, later rebranding as a global platform for public-private partnership. In 1993, Schwab launched the '''Global Leaders for Tomorrow''' (GLT) programme to begin cultivating a curated network of rising international figures. In 2004, this was relaunched and rebranded as the '''Young Global Leaders''' programme with a more formal structure, selection process, and curriculum.		The [[World Economic Forum]] was founded by [[Klaus Schwab]] in 1971 as a European management forum, later rebranding as a global platform for public-private partnership. In 1993, Schwab launched the '''Global Leaders for Tomorrow''' (GLT) programme to begin cultivating a curated network of rising international figures. In 2004, this was relaunched and rebranded as the '''Young Global Leaders''' programme with a more formal structure, selection process, and curriculum.

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	[[File:~~Emmanuel Macron June 2022 (cropped)~~.jpg\|thumb\|right\|~~Emmanuel Macron~~, ~~President~~ of ~~France~~ and YGL ~~alumnus (class of 2016)~~]]		[[File:New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in 2018.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Jacinda Ardern, former Prime Minister of New Zealand and YGL alumna.]]
	The following individuals have been identified as YGL or GLT members. Some are confirmed via the WEF's own records; others appear on researcher-compiled lists. Where a distinction between GLT and YGL is known, it is noted.		The following individuals have been identified as YGL or GLT members. Some are confirmed via the WEF's own records; others appear on researcher-compiled lists. Where a distinction between GLT and YGL is known, it is noted.

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	[[File:Elon Musk - ~~March 28, 2024~~.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, ~~and founder of Neuralink; identified~~ as YGL member]]		[[File:SpaceX CEO Elon Musk visits N&NC and AFSPC (190416-F-ZZ999-006) (cropped).jpg\|thumb\|right\|Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, listed as a YGL member.]]
	* '''Jeff Bezos''' — founder of Amazon (Global Leaders for Tomorrow)		* '''Jeff Bezos''' — founder of Amazon (Global Leaders for Tomorrow)
	* '''Larry Page''' — co-founder of Google		* '''Larry Page''' — co-founder of Google

Geckopico: Add photo of Emmanuel Macron to the Young Global Leaders Program page

2026-06-07T09:58:22Z

Add photo of Emmanuel Macron to the Young Global Leaders Program page

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	[[File:Klaus Schwab - World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2011.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum and the Young Global Leaders programme.]]		[[File:Klaus Schwab - World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2011.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum and architect of the Young Global Leaders programme]]
	The [[World Economic Forum]] was founded by [[Klaus Schwab]] in 1971 as a European management forum, later rebranding as a global platform for public-private partnership. In 1993, Schwab launched the '''Global Leaders for Tomorrow''' (GLT) programme to begin cultivating a curated network of rising international figures. In 2004, this was relaunched and rebranded as the '''Young Global Leaders''' programme with a more formal structure, selection process, and curriculum.		The [[World Economic Forum]] was founded by [[Klaus Schwab]] in 1971 as a European management forum, later rebranding as a global platform for public-private partnership. In 1993, Schwab launched the '''Global Leaders for Tomorrow''' (GLT) programme to begin cultivating a curated network of rising international figures. In 2004, this was relaunched and rebranded as the '''Young Global Leaders''' programme with a more formal structure, selection process, and curriculum.

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	[[File:~~Flickr - World Economic Forum - Mentors - Annual Meeting of the New Champions Tianjin 2008~~.jpg\|thumb\|right\|~~The World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos~~, ~~where~~ YGL ~~members convene and network.~~]]		[[File:Emmanuel Macron June 2022 (cropped).jpg\|thumb\|right\|Emmanuel Macron, President of France and YGL alumnus (class of 2016)]]
	The following individuals have been identified as YGL or GLT members. Some are confirmed via the WEF's own records; others appear on researcher-compiled lists. Where a distinction between GLT and YGL is known, it is noted.		The following individuals have been identified as YGL or GLT members. Some are confirmed via the WEF's own records; others appear on researcher-compiled lists. Where a distinction between GLT and YGL is known, it is noted.

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	== Known Members — Technology and Business ==		== Known Members — Technology and Business ==


			[[File:Elon Musk - March 28, 2024.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, and founder of Neuralink; identified as YGL member]]
	* '''Jeff Bezos''' — founder of Amazon (Global Leaders for Tomorrow)		* '''Jeff Bezos''' — founder of Amazon (Global Leaders for Tomorrow)
	* '''Larry Page''' — co-founder of Google		* '''Larry Page''' — co-founder of Google

Geckopico: Add photo of Klaus Schwab to the Young Global Leaders Program page

2026-06-07T09:58:21Z

Add photo of Klaus Schwab to the Young Global Leaders Program page

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	== Background and Structure ==		== Background and Structure ==


			[[File:Klaus Schwab - World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2011.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum and the Young Global Leaders programme.]]
	The [[World Economic Forum]] was founded by [[Klaus Schwab]] in 1971 as a European management forum, later rebranding as a global platform for public-private partnership. In 1993, Schwab launched the '''Global Leaders for Tomorrow''' (GLT) programme to begin cultivating a curated network of rising international figures. In 2004, this was relaunched and rebranded as the '''Young Global Leaders''' programme with a more formal structure, selection process, and curriculum.		The [[World Economic Forum]] was founded by [[Klaus Schwab]] in 1971 as a European management forum, later rebranding as a global platform for public-private partnership. In 1993, Schwab launched the '''Global Leaders for Tomorrow''' (GLT) programme to begin cultivating a curated network of rising international figures. In 2004, this was relaunched and rebranded as the '''Young Global Leaders''' programme with a more formal structure, selection process, and curriculum.

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	== Known Members — Politics and Government ==		== Known Members — Politics and Government ==


			[[File:Flickr - World Economic Forum - Mentors - Annual Meeting of the New Champions Tianjin 2008.jpg\|thumb\|right\|The World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, where YGL members convene and network.]]
	The following individuals have been identified as YGL or GLT members. Some are confirmed via the WEF's own records; others appear on researcher-compiled lists. Where a distinction between GLT and YGL is known, it is noted.		The following individuals have been identified as YGL or GLT members. Some are confirmed via the WEF's own records; others appear on researcher-compiled lists. Where a distinction between GLT and YGL is known, it is noted.

Geckopico: Expand Young Global Leaders Program page with comprehensive member list organised by sector

2026-06-07T09:57:12Z

Expand Young Global Leaders Program page with comprehensive member list organised by sector

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Summary

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	'''''The aim appears to be to place people in influential places so that they can USE THEM to achieve a tighter STRANGLEHOLD over the World to make it easier to Take over the World from the inside out - much like a cancer spreads throughout a body.'''''		'''''The aim appears to be to place people in influential places so that they can USE THEM to achieve a tighter STRANGLEHOLD over the World to make it easier to Take over the World from the inside out - much like a cancer spreads throughout a body.'''''
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			== Known Members of the YGLP ==

Geckopico: /* Summary */

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Summary

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	<blockquote>		<blockquote>
	'''''		'''''The Young Global Leaders Program was created by the [[World Economic Forum]] as a program to indoctrinate, brainwash, coerce or bribe up-and-coming nobodies to into assisting them with the infiltration of various fields including politics, media, acting and music Globally.'''''
	The Young Global Leaders Program was created by the [[World Economic Forum]] as a program to indoctrinate, brainwash, coerce or bribe up-and-coming nobodies to into assisting them with the infiltration of various fields including politics, media, acting and music Globally.

	The aim appears to be to place people in influential places so that they can USE THEM to achieve a tighter STRANGLEHOLD over the World to make it easier to Take over the World from the inside out - much like a cancer spreads throughout a body.'''''		'''''The aim appears to be to place people in influential places so that they can USE THEM to achieve a tighter STRANGLEHOLD over the World to make it easier to Take over the World from the inside out - much like a cancer spreads throughout a body.'''''
	</blockquote>		</blockquote>